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charlie_r · 24th July 2007, 11:51 AM

Guess I haven't read far enough in your tutorials yet.....oops!

Will do a LOT more reading before ordering any parts, and see what changes as I learn more.

Thanks!

25th July 2007, 04:41 AM

go here and buy the uPICFAT. I have it and it works AWESOME! All you need is to connect a ICD2 (I suggest microchips ICD2) into the 6pin telephone connector and hook it up. Works like a beauty. Very well made and comes with a LCD screen, 3 buttons, reset button, adapter/power supply, 9pin extension cord, tons of I/0 pins, uses the new and better 18F452, and has expansion space beyond belief. Includes space for a usb experimenting board. I highly suggest it, as it is your safest option. As for software, I would then download MPLAB from microchip, and then download the 18F complier software. all that you can find under Microchips website. Links are below. Please follow my list of instructions and get the following:

uPICFAT ----->www.crosstheroadelectronics.com [Then contact him via email about pricing and stuff]

MPLAB ----->http://www.microchip.com/stellent/id...&part=SW007002

C18 Student Compiler ----->http://www.microchip.com/stellent/id...&part=SW006011

MPLAB ICD2 ----->http://www.microchip.com/stellent/id...&part=DV164005

A good C programming book -----> local book store, look around for a really good one!

NOTE: The uPICFAT is a development board, meaning it has all the stuff you would need for your microcontroller (power supply, crystal, etc). All you need now is to connect the I/0 pins to a breadboard and have fun! You can leave the chip in without risking bent pins. Please buy it, its worth it!

blueroomelectronics · 25th July 2007, 04:48 AM

Wow Souper man you've gone from never used a micro before to giving advice on devopment systems in about a week. Got any source code to share?

25th July 2007, 04:59 AM

Well, Ive been using code from him. He preprogrammed it into the "chip". Please visit www.crosstheroadelectronics.com. its a new site, but I met him in person and he helped me out so much. Please go there for good stuff.

Lol even says comes with software on it.

ezuk · 25th July 2007, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

Choice of a micro-controller is mainly a personal choice, but the PIC is by FAR the most popular, and generally considered the easier to learn (and also has plenty of 'grunt'). But either will easily do the job, as will almost any other micro-controller - and 'grunt' is rarely a concern, mostly they are vastly overpowered for what they do.

I do concur. I think that for a beginner, the learning curve is more important. I personally lean more towards BASIC-based solutions like the one from Tibbo or even Rabbit (although I have no experience with the latter).

The thing is that they're just easier to get a grip on. Debug right on the PC, no ladder diagrams etc... Just simple to code and work with.

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24th July 2007, 11:51 AM	(permalink)
charlie_r	Guess I haven't read far enough in your tutorials yet.....oops! Will do a LOT more reading before ordering any parts, and see what changes as I learn more. Thanks!

25th July 2007, 04:41 AM	(permalink)
Souper man	go here and buy the uPICFAT. I have it and it works AWESOME! All you need is to connect a ICD2 (I suggest microchips ICD2) into the 6pin telephone connector and hook it up. Works like a beauty. Very well made and comes with a LCD screen, 3 buttons, reset button, adapter/power supply, 9pin extension cord, tons of I/0 pins, uses the new and better 18F452, and has expansion space beyond belief. Includes space for a usb experimenting board. I highly suggest it, as it is your safest option. As for software, I would then download MPLAB from microchip, and then download the 18F complier software. all that you can find under Microchips website. Links are below. Please follow my list of instructions and get the following: uPICFAT ----->www.crosstheroadelectronics.com [Then contact him via email about pricing and stuff] MPLAB ----->http://www.microchip.com/stellent/id...&part=SW007002 C18 Student Compiler ----->http://www.microchip.com/stellent/id...&part=SW006011 MPLAB ICD2 ----->http://www.microchip.com/stellent/id...&part=DV164005 A good C programming book -----> local book store, look around for a really good one! NOTE: The uPICFAT is a development board, meaning it has all the stuff you would need for your microcontroller (power supply, crystal, etc). All you need now is to connect the I/0 pins to a breadboard and have fun! You can leave the chip in without risking bent pins. Please buy it, its worth it!

25th July 2007, 04:48 AM	(permalink)
blueroomelectronics	Wow Souper man you've gone from never used a micro before to giving advice on devopment systems in about a week. Got any source code to share? __________________ Bill Smart Kits build Smart People http://www.blueroomelectronics.com

25th July 2007, 04:59 AM	(permalink)
Souper man	Well, Ive been using code from him. He preprogrammed it into the "chip". Please visit www.crosstheroadelectronics.com. its a new site, but I met him in person and he helped me out so much. Please go there for good stuff. Lol even says comes with software on it. Last edited by Souper man; 25th July 2007 at 05:21 AM.